Animator

Avalanche Studios is the leading independent game developer in Sweden employing approximately 80 persons.Our first game, Just Cause, was released in 2006 and has sold in over 1 million copies all over the world.Released in March 2010 the follow-up, Just Cause 2, has already received raving reviews.Focused on original IP projects and high-profile licenses we are currently working on multiple high-end titles for PS3, XBOX and PC. Avalanche Studios does also own Expansive Worlds who develop theHunter, the world's most realistic hunting simulator. Avalanche Studios is a technology intense company where it's important that our staff is feeling great and are having fun together.Friday beer, massage in the office and sport activities are some of the things that makes it so easy to enjoy working here.Further you will work as part of a cross functional team together with some of the most talented and experienced individuals in the gaming industry. Expansive Worlds is currently looking for an experienced Animator We are looking for an Animator to join theHunter team to work with character animation and rigging.Since it is a small team we are looking for someone who is multi-talented and preferably also has experience in technical animation and/or as an artist.The ideal candidate has experience with character and creature animation, skeletal construction and skin weighting. The ideal candidate feels comfortable in a team environment and is able to contribute on many levels, working together with both other animators and programmers. Requirements: .Some years of experience in the game industry .Skills in animating both human and creature characters .Strong driving force to produce animations of the highest quality and maintain our high quality standards .Strong knowledge of current 3D graphics and animation techniques .Procedural animation experience .State machine graph and animation tree experience .High proficiency in technical problem solving .Good communication skills and experience from working in a team environment It's to your advantage if you have any or several of the following: .Knowledge of rigging, IK, expressions, constraints and weighting .Experience working with and knowledge of PS3 and X360 hardware PC game development .Havok experience .Strong knowledge of particle systems, environmental effects, cloth simulations and dynamics .Experience from hunting and a passion for the sport .GUI experience .Modelling/Texturing experience .Fluency in Swedish To apply for this position please register below with a detailed CV and cover letter telling us who you are.Your application will not be considered without a CV and cover letter. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.All applicants are required to relocate to work full-time in Stockholm, Sweden. All applications are handled under strict confidentiality.